Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:13 pm

Drinks Wild Tofurkey

Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:12 pmPosts: 2896Location: The Northwoods

Yay! Good luck! Let us know how it goes...I wish I had additional advice, but best wishes!

Also, further up this thread there was a discussion of calling places back about job applications. I had applied to a place in October and hadn't heard back, so I called on Friday after reading all the comments here, and they said they hadn't responded to anyone yet but that I would definitely hear something in January! I am so glad I called...this is my dream job. Working at a place that helps kids living with people other than parents who are involved with the court system in some way and advocating for them outside of the abilities of the court. so excited.

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Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:39 pm

Should Spend More Time Helping the Animals

Joined: Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:57 pmPosts: 6517Location: Boston, MA

I've been in a funk this past week, and as a result did not do the grocery shopping or clean my kitchen, meaning I have to pick up lunch somewhere. I could have made a pb&j, but I really need to scour the kitchen before I feel like even being in there. I was a total bum this weekend. I didn't change out of the pajamas I put on Friday night until this morning.

That being said, why is it so hard to find a vegan salad? Ha! I mean, right? I'm probably going to go to Panera and get soup and salad, and each salad has some kind of meat and cheese. Although the turkey harvest salad without turkey or gorgonzola still has pecans and pears, which I think will be delightful.

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Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:59 pm

Vegan Since Before There Were Vegetables

Joined: Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pmPosts: 11132Location: Astoria, NY

just finished my interview! it was SUPER preliminary, so no strengths weaknesses or anything like that. she just asked me to tell her about one of my internship rotations that was relevant to this job. I think i was all like "i really love working with seniors!" instead of telling her the details of what I actually did. she tried to prompt me for more details, but ugh, this internship was over a year ago, so I couldn't remember too many specifics. But it seemed like it went ok. I should hear by friday if I have an interview with the manager.

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Yep--every single teaching interview EVER asks the weakness question. I always say that I am naturally disorganized so I have to invent creative, effective organization schemes, then I give examples of how I keep various things and myself organized. I also spin this as a strength in terms of helping high school students get themselves organized, since I can relate.

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Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:07 pm

Should Spend More Time Helping the Animals

Joined: Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:57 pmPosts: 6517Location: Boston, MA

I've always been asked the strengths and weaknesses question. I usually say that my weakness is that I'm a perfectionist--HA!

_________________I would eat Dr. Cow pocket cheese in a second. I would eat it if you hid it under your hat, or in your backpack, but not if it was in your shoe. That's where I draw the line. -allularpunk

Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:48 pm

Vegan Since Before There Were Vegetables

Joined: Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pmPosts: 11132Location: Astoria, NY

Thank you! I'm also trying to remember that just because it's my first job, I don't have to take the first job I'm accepted for if I don't like the environment or whatever. The interview practice is definitely good.

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Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:49 pm

Had sex with a vampire that sparkles.

Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:24 pmPosts: 5519Location: BRLA

I have a Q.

I keep a database for my work where everyone is listed last name, first name. When someone is a junior are they supposed to be listed like "Ross, Bob Jr." or...I'm having trouble coming up with another way to list their name that doesn't look inaccurate. Are you just supposed to leave it out? Why can't we just stop this stupid naming after trend anyway? It really gums up the works, guys.

Post subject: Re: Space to post things that do not go with any other topic

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:52 pm

Dying from Nooch Lung

Joined: Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:37 pmPosts: 3437Location: Ireland

On the weaknesses thing.... a manager once asked me am I possibly sometimes "too facilitating." Spot on missus. Very diplomatic way of saying I'm a walkover because I would rather kill myself working too hard than have someone say something bad of me. This manager meant it in the nicest way possible by pointing it out that way.

Loving my new job. Had a bit of a bonding session with one of the girls today. Was telling her all about the bullying in the last place. She was horrified.

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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:09 pm

WRETCHED

Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:54 pmPosts: 9205Location: Maryland/DC area

My cousin is living in her first area with snow, she moved to MA. I tried to post some tips/tricks for her on FB but I made so many mistakes the first few years of living in an area with snow, I don't think I can capture them all. My biggest tip/trick is not to pour hot water on a cold sidewalk. It seems like a really good idea but then it isn't.

_________________You are all a disgrace to vegans. Go f*ck yourselves, especially linanil.